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South Carolina Sees Surge: 13 New Measles Cases Reported

2/12/2026

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 13 new measles cases, bringing the total to 933.
235 people are quarantined, with six in isolation until March 5.
A new Lancaster County case is under investigation.
Public exposures have been identified at Libertas Academy and Inman Intermediate School.
Vaccination remains crucial, with free MMR vaccines offered at local churches; among 876 cases, 245 are under 5 and 859 are unvaccinated.

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The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 13 new measles cases, bringing the total to 933.
235 people are quarantined, with six in isolation until March 5.
A new Lancaster County case is under investigation.
Public exposures have been identified at Libertas Academy and Inman Intermediate School.
Vaccination remains crucial, with free MMR vaccines offered at local churches; among 876 cases, 245 are under 5 and 859 are unvaccinated.